Workshop in Kenya builds strength in implementation science research
University of Florida health researchers are expanding collaboration with Mount Kenya University (MKU), one of the largest private universities in Africa.
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Shenkman honored as UF Distinguished Professor
Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Shenkman, Ph.D., has earned the highest honor for a faculty member at the University of Florida: Distinguished Professor. This rare designation denotes the perseverance necessary to reach extraordinary academic achievement and influence.
Undergrad Bishop wants to do everything (and nearly does)
An undergraduate could get lost in the graduate student atmosphere on the top floor of Malachowsky Hall for Data Science and Information Technology, but that’s not the case for senior Harold Bishop. He has leapfrogged with ease into the mature world of graduate-level research and steady employment.
Manini earns professorship award for advancing aging research
Todd Manini, Ph.D., is one of four faculty members in the College of Medicine to be named a 2026 UF Research Foundation Professor.
New UF graduate certificate tackles AI & Data Science in Healthcare
A new graduate certificate, AI & Data Science in Healthcare, is being offered by the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics in the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Award winners are superior and reliable
Awards are flying into the hands of exceptional employees within the College of Medicine’s Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics.
Community Scientists Participate as Judges at the UFHCI Research Showcase 2026
This year, Community Scientists Angela Howard, Stanley Richardson, Ty Davis, and Kristie Hill served as judges for poster presentations, offering valuable feedback grounded in lived experience and community perspectives.
Preview of Celebration of Research
At last year’s event, HOBI postdoctoral associate Rola Zeidan, Ph.D., won a community health award for the research poster “Iron levels in Postmenopausal Women.”
The HOBI Year that was 2025
As the months accumulated, so did the accolades and accomplishments of our department. Take a stroll down HOBI’s memory lane as we revisit some of the moments, photos, and stories that got our attention this year.
Three educators earn award for teaching excellence
Three instructors from the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics were honored by the College of Medicine with a 2025 Exemplary Teacher Award. They are: Professor Carla Fisher, Ph.D., M.S.W. Associate Professor Megan Gregory Ph.D. Assistant Professor…
